Gunnebo suffers Data breach, leaks 38,000 sensitive documents

After a cyber-attack against a Swedish security company, a data breach has leaked thousands of sensitive documents including the blueprints of bank vaults.

Based in Gothenburg, Gunnebo specializes in enhanced security for buildings, such as fire safety measures and security doors.Around 38,000 files have been publicly exposed this week as the result of a “well organized” cyber-attack, which happened back in August. The incident was reported to the Swedish Security Police (Säpo) back in August.

Data including drawings of bank vaults, monitoring and alarm equipment, and security functions for ATMs was available for download. Other sensitive documents include information from the Riksdag (the national legislature and the supreme decision-making body of Sweden) and classified drawings of the Swedish Tax Agency’s office in Sundbyberg.

Stefan Syrén, president and CEO at Gunnebo, said, “We can only speculate about the purpose of the attack, but as we cannot rule out that it was an attempt at industrial espionage, it has been important to follow the regulations and we have therefore decided to inform Säpo.”

Gunnebo said at the time that that there was minimal disruption to operations. The company employed IT specialists who shut down the servers to isolate the attack, a press release issued at the time read. It also took steps to improve its security posture.